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DF05 MWE

2005 Renault Modus

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

106,530 mi
Last recorded106,530 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF05 MWE
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2020 106,530 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlamp lens slightly defective x 2 front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2020 106,528 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front & rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlamp lens slightly defective x 2 front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 101,376 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 24 Jun 2019 101,373 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 94,439 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 94,439 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 86,589 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn outer (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front of vehicle has slight damage

Rear exhaust support rubber deteriorated .. exhaust fully supported

Fail 22 Jun 2017 86,589 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt knot tied into seat belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release centre (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn outer (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front of vehicle has slight damage

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust support rubber deteriorated .. exhaust fully supported

Pass 17 Jun 2016 79,450 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/r leads to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Jun 2016 79,450 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/r leads to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 70,908 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release seat belt stork (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 65,005 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 64,909 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 57,009 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 52,645 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Feb 2013 52,645 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 47,185 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

n/s/f lower coil inconplete

Fail 28 Apr 2011 39,162 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 39,162 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 32,488 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 31,065 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 30,944 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Modus?

Based on 549,585 MOT tests across 30,925 vehicles.

70.7%
Pass Rate
4,567
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
30,925
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 17,600
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 13,967
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 9,981
position lamp(s) not working 9,931
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 7,896
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DF05 MWE is a 2005 Renault Modus in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 2005 Renault Modus models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 54,840 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Modus fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 17,600 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DF05 MWE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Modus typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Renault Modus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DF05 MWE is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 26 July 2005.

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